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Yazali town, Arunachal Pradesh

Yazali - Hidden in a green valley surrounded by the natural beauty of the forest. A small town located in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh in North-East India. It is a peaceful and picturesque haven blanketed in the natural beauty of sub-tropical forests with lush green hills.

Yazali lies 142 km away from Itanagar, the Capital of Arunachal Pradesh and is situated between Ziro and Itanagar. Just before reaching Yazali one can see the huge Ranganadi Dam. The Ranganadi River becomes narrow as it enters the valley of Yazali, gradually becoming the Panyor River which is also one of the major tributaries of the majestic Brahmaputra. Blessed with natural resources and rich in biodiversity, Yazali is home to the Nyishi tribe. A tribe that believes that they descend from the Abotani, their mythical forefathers. Like most of the tribes of north-east India, the Nyishi are nature worshippers and follow the Donyi Polo religion.
Yazali has both a favourable climate and soil, suitable for Horticultural crops of mainly oranges and bananas which grow in abundance in vast areas of the forested land. People here are mainly involved in fishing and the rice cultivation. It is the staple diet of the locals and is supplemented with leafy vegetables and meat. Bamboo is a prime resource used for everything from the construction of houses to being eaten as well as being used as a vessel to cook in.

Life in Yazali is quite simple. People love to showcase their colourful culture which is reflected in their festivals. Traditionally rich in culture, people here still prefer to live in Bamboo shaft houses which are 2 to 3 feet above the ground level. Each house has its own small in-house fireplace built right in the centre of the room in a square shape. The houses are not too far from each other and are basically clustered in small groups. The view of the little huts scattered over a plain area along with the Panyor River flowing across the heart of Yazali, surrounded by hills is truly amazing.

The Panyor is the river that flows down from Mengio in Papum Pare narrowing down until it reaches Yazali in Lower Subansiri District. From Ranganadi Dam, the river is known as Ranganadi till it meets the Brahmaputra in Assam beyond North Lakhimpur. A viewer clarified this to us. Thanks!

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